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YJ04 ZKM

2004 Yamaha XVS250

Black Petrol 249cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,812 mi
Last recorded17,812 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Yamaha XVS2509,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 ZKM
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS250
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine249cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 17,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 17,727 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,345 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 17,041 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 17,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 16,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 14,860 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,054 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 14,054 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 11,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 11,672 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 8,133 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 8,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2009 4,723 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 4,723 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2008 3,563 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 2,920 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS250?

Based on 2,692 MOT tests across 235 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
333
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
235
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 21
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
Horn not working 11
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YJ04 ZKM is a 2004 Yamaha XVS250 in Black with a 249cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Yamaha XVS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 9,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ04 ZKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Yamaha XVS250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ04 ZKM is a 2004 Yamaha XVS250, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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